The Royal Windsor Horse Show - Even the Queen Takes Part

• What: Equestrian competitions and demonstrations in Windsor Home Park
• When: Annually, the second Thursday to Sunday in May
• Where: Windsor Castle
• Admission: Adults £16, children 12 to16 and seniors £12, under 12 free
• Website

This is a great family day out for horse lovers as well as fans of royal spectacle. Windsor Home Park is the Queen's back yard, so Windsor Castle is the backdrop - and the Queen herself has been known to take part in the carriage driving competition. Her horses are usually entered in the showing classes.

Events include the Land Rover Carriage Driving Grand Prix, national and international Show Jumping competitions, dressage and polo as well has other showing classes and equestrian demonstrations.

There are three show arenas, hundreds of shops, a food and drink festival, a fun fair, a 4X4 course and more. This ticket is exceptionally good value. And, if you buy through the website, it's even cheaper.